2023 Nissan Armada towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,500lb
- S 2WD, 5.6L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 8,500 lb.
- Top 4% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,800 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-13 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,800 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,800 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,500 lb: S 2WD, $50,700.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 2WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,649 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,651 lb to 5,999 lb | $50,700 |
| 4x4 S | 5.6L | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,582 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,918 lb | $53,700 |
| SV 2WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,636 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,664 lb to 5,999 lb | $55,300 |
| 4x4 SV | 5.6L | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,569 lb | 7,500 lb | 5,931 lb | $58,300 |
| SL 2WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,529 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,771 lb to 5,999 lb | $59,120 |
| 4x4 SL | 5.6L | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,484 lb | 7,500 lb | 6,016 lb | $62,120 |
| 4x2 Platinum | 5.6L | 2WD | 8,500 lb | 1,511 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,789 lb to 5,999 lb | $67,370 |
| Platinum 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,466 lb | 7,500 lb | 6,034 lb | $70,370 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2011: 9,100 lb to 9,000 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 9,000 lb to 8,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada (this car) | 8,500 lb | S 2WD | $50,700 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 6,700 lb | Standard RWD | $53,340 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 6,000 lb | Rock Creek 4WD | $43,140 |
| Acura MDX | 5,000 lb | SH-AWD | $51,750 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $50,875 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree